Capital attractions open doors to city’s residents

Wellington Open Day
is back and offering yet another golden opportunity for
residents to get to know their city.

Experience Our Space
multimedia rides at Te Papa, learn how to make a mojito at
Motel Bar or relive past glory and get inspired for the 2015
Cricket World Cup at New Zealand Cricket Museum – these
are just some of the activities available to Wellington’s
residents as part of Wellington Open Day.

The event, now
in its fourth year, sees 20 of the city’s visitor
attractions and venues open their doors for a gold coin
donation on Sunday May 25. Organised by Positively
Wellington Tourism, the aim is to help familiarise
Wellingtonians with what the coolest little capital in the
world has to offer.

PWT Chief Executive David Perks said
the initiative was a huge success last year and is expected
to be the same in 2014.

“The event offers locals the
opportunity to discover new places and keep up-to-date with
the latest developments at their favourite
attractions.

“Last year, Wellington Zoo welcomed 7,000
people through its gate – setting a new record for its
highest ever visitation day, surpassing the previous record
set on Wellington Open Day 2012 by over two-thirds.”

All
money raised on the day will be donated to a charity of each
participants’ choice. In 2013, over $37,000 was raised via
the gold coin donations as part of Wellington Open Day.

Mr
Perks says due to the popularity of the event, traffic
delays may be experienced.

“We recommend residents make
use of the capital’s great public transport system where
possible as parking will be limited at each
stop.”

Attractions are open from 10am-5pm on Sunday May
25. For full details of what’s on offer, visit WellingtonNZ.com.

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